GMC 1500 2017: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

Make : GMC Model : 1500 Year : 2017
Build Dates : 2016-07-11 - 2016-11-11
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V198000
Date Owner's Notified: 2017-04-24 Date Received by ODI: 2017-03-23 Date Added to Database: 2017-03-24
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis)
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: T20
Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 30
Summary:
      Chrysler "FCA US LLC" is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 1500 trucks. The differential pin retaining screw may come loose while driving, potentially causing the differential to break or lock up.
Consequence:
      A broken or locked up differential may result in a loss of motive power and possibly a loss of vehicle control. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
      Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the differential retaining pin, free of charge. The recall began April 24, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T20.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
      Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.